Unilateral corneal ectasia after laser in situ keratomileusis in a patient with uncomplicated photorefractive keratectomy in the fellow eye

J Cataract Refract Surg. 2007 May;33(5):859-61. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2007.01.027.

Abstract

We report a patient treated for low myopia with laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in one eye and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) in the fellow eye. Corneal ectasia developed in the LASIK-treated eye. Preoperative corneal pachymetry, topography, and attempted correction were similar in both eyes. In patients whose corneas may be predisposed to instability, PRK may be a safer alternative procedure than LASIK.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cornea / pathology
  • Corneal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Corneal Diseases / etiology*
  • Corneal Topography
  • Dilatation, Pathologic / diagnosis
  • Dilatation, Pathologic / etiology
  • Humans
  • Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / adverse effects*
  • Lasers, Excimer
  • Male
  • Microscopy, Confocal
  • Myopia / surgery*
  • Photorefractive Keratectomy*
  • Postoperative Complications*